Average Production managers and directors in manufacturing Salary in Plymouth UA
ONS ASHE 2025 · South West region · Updated October 2025
How Plymouth UA compares
The going rate for production managers and directors in manufacturings in the South West? £48,113 at the median in 2025. That compares to £52,885 nationally — a gap of 9.0% below. In practical terms, living costs in the South West run 3.9% below average. That means £48,113 stretches to roughly £50,066 in real spending power. The all-jobs average in Plymouth UA is £30,346. By comparison, production managers and directors in manufacturings earn 58.5% more than the typical worker locally.
Cost of Living Adjustment
After adjusting for the regional cost of living (South West index: 96.1, UK=100), a salary of £48,113 has an effective purchasing power of approximately £50,066 — equivalent to earning that amount in an area with average UK costs. The cost of living in the South West is 3.9% below the UK average.
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Production managers and directors in manufacturing salary in areas near Plymouth UA
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the average production managers and directors in manufacturing salary in Plymouth UA?
The median production managers and directors in manufacturing salary in the South West (which includes Plymouth UA) is £48,113 per year, based on ONS ASHE 2025 data. The mean salary is typically higher due to top earners pulling the average up.
How does production managers and directors in manufacturing pay in Plymouth UA compare to the UK average?
Production managers and directors in manufacturings in the South West earn 9.0% below the national median of £52,885. Other regions such as London and the South East typically offer higher salaries for this role.
Is production managers and directors in manufacturing a well-paid job in Plymouth UA compared to other roles?
The average salary across all jobs in Plymouth UA is £30,346. Production managers and directors in manufacturings in the South West earn £48,113, which is 58.5% above the local average across all occupations.
About this data
Salary figures for production managers and directors in manufacturings cover the South West region. The all-jobs average is specific to Plymouth UA. Source: ONS ASHE 2025. Methodology.